Using your graph as the example: Select any two points on the graph and apply the slope formula, interpreting the result as a rate of change (units of measurement required); and Use rate of change (slope) to explain why your graph is linear (constant slope) or not linear (changing slopes).

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 These graphs are known as 2-D because they have two axes. Find an online image of a graph to use as the foundation of your discussion. (This is easily accomplished by searching within Google Images.)

Using your graph as the example:

  1. Select any two points on the graph and apply the slope formula, interpreting the result as a rate of change (units of measurement required); and
  2. Use rate of change (slope) to explain why your graph is linear (constant slope) or not linear (changing slopes).
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